Sierra LSV AX3 vs. Venom EV Strike 2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Venom EV Strike 2 beats the Sierra LSV AX3 on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
- Both the Sierra LSV AX3 and the Venom EV Strike 2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Sierra LSV AX3 vs. Venom EV Strike 2
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| Sierra LSVAX3 | Venom EVStrike 2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $12,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 35 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 125 Ah✓†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 2†2 |
| Length | 153 in†1 | 98 in†2 |
| Width | 49.5 in†1 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 81.5 in†1 | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,334 lb†1 | 960 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | — | Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†3 |
| Battery warranty | — | 8 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~48 mi✓ | ~44 mi |
◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.
◆ The verdict
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Sierra LSV AX3base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Sierra LSV AX3— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $217.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.
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Frequently asked
- Is the Sierra LSV AX3 or the Venom EV Strike 2 better?
- Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.